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Education

Two Oxbridge Academy opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 an outstanding academic

Seniors Named National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million record throughout high
that will be announced next spring.
school, be endorsed and
2020/21 National Merit To be considered for a merit scholarship award, recommended by a high
Scholarship Semifinalists semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to school official, and write
the finalist level of the competition. More than 90 percent
an essay.
of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, Fr o m t h e
Oxbridge Academy seniors Marts Purins of West Palm and more than half of the finalists will win a National Merit approximately 16,000
Beach and Carter Stewart of Jupiter have been named Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. semifinalists, about
2021 National Merit semifinalists. The announcement To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school 15,000 are expected to
was made by the National Merit Scholarship Program. official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in advance to the finalist
They are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th annual which they provide information about the semifinalist’s level, and in February
National Merit Scholarship Program and that places them academic record, participation in school and community they will be notified
among the top one percent of U.S. high school seniors. activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, of this designation.
These academically-talented high school seniors have an and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have All National Merit Marts Purins
Scholarship winners
will be selected from
this group of finalists.
Merit Scholar designees
are selected on the
basis of their skills,
accomplishments, and
potential for success in
rigorous college studies,
without regard to gender,
race, ethnic origin, or
religious preference.
Nat ional Merit
Scholarship winners of Carter Stewart
2021 will be announced
nationwide beginning in April and concluding in July. These
scholarship recipients will join more than 353,000 other
distinguished young people who have earned the Merit
Scholar title.
About Oxbridge Academy
Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory
high school, serving grades 9 to 12. Founded in 2011 by
philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to
provide a challenging, dynamic education where students
learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom,
laboratory, art studio or athletic field that they can apply
to build a strong foundation for a successful future. The
56-acre campus features state-of-the-art classrooms and
academic and athletic amenities equipped with advanced
technologies. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 North
Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. For more
information visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.

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